Judge Thomas E. Lister - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Thomas E. Lister (Ret.) served as a judge for the Jackson County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. Lister was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jim Doyle in 2008, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. Eric Stutz. He retired in 2014.

Over the course of his judicial career, Lister was a staunch advocate for treatment courts. He was a key player in creating the county’s alcohol- and substance abuse court. He also helped launch a family treatment court.

Lister earned a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Wisconsin Law School. He was admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin in 1973.

Shortly after graduating from law school, Lister spent time as the District Attorney for Jackson County, a position to which he was named in 1975. Then, in 1983, he entered into private practice. He worked in that capacity until his appointment to the bench.

He and his wife, Sally, reside in Jackson County.

Recent Cases by Hon. Thomas E. Lister

In the Matter of Patricia A Dimmick

On August 14, 2014 wills case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Aug 14, 2014

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Jackson County, WI

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Probate

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Sep 16, 2022

DWD vs. Ronald Moe

On May 16, 2014 a worker's compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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May 16, 2014

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Worker's Compensation

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Nov 27, 2023

In RE: the Support or Maintenance of L. R. K.

On May 6, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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May 06, 2014

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Sep 07, 2022

Dept. of Workforce Development vs. DONALD D ROSENLOF JR

On May 6, 2014 an unemployment compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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May 06, 2014

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Unemployment Compensation

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Sep 06, 2022

In RE: the Support or Maintenance of N. L. M.

On May 6, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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May 06, 2014

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Nov 27, 2023

Carrie Jo Rosin vs. (Occupational License)

On April 16, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Apr 16, 2014

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Nov 27, 2023

In the Matter of Charles A Linberg

On April 16, 2014 wills case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Apr 16, 2014

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Sep 13, 2022

In the Matter of Philip E Semke

On April 16, 2014 wills case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Apr 16, 2014

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Sep 14, 2022

In RE: the Support or Maintenance of L. R. F. III A. L. J. F.

On March 17, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Mar 17, 2014

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Family

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Family

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Nov 27, 2023

In RE: the Support or Maintenance of S. A. S.

On March 17, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Mar 17, 2014

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Nov 27, 2023

Patricia A Kautz vs. Estate of Joseph Staszak

On February 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Feb 25, 2014

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Closed

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Civil

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Sep 11, 2022

In Re: the Name Change of Morgan Maire Heisz

On February 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Feb 25, 2014

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Closed

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Civil

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Nov 27, 2023

In the Matter of Wendi A Huling

On January 6, 2014 wills case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Jan 06, 2014

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Sep 08, 2022

Donald F Capouch et al vs. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company et al

On December 27, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Dec 27, 2013

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Dismissal

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Civil

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Sep 02, 2022

In the Matter of Frederick A. Anderson

On December 21, 2013 wills case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Dec 21, 2013

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Sep 11, 2022

Co-op Credit Union vs. Susan E Bauer et al

On December 17, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Dec 17, 2013

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Closed

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Nov 27, 2023

DWD vs. DADS PLACE LLC

On October 18, 2013 a worker's compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Oct 18, 2013

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Worker's Compensation

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Nov 27, 2023

Francis Sanchez vs. Mitchell Norman Link Sr.

On October 8, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Oct 08, 2013

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Civil

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Sep 02, 2022

In the Estate of Roger D Wolfgang

On September 5, 2013 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas presiding.

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Sep 05, 2013

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Probate

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General Probate

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Nov 28, 2023

In Re the Paternity of C. J. Y. C.

On July 10, 2013 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Jul 10, 2013

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Closed

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Family

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Sep 17, 2022

In Re the Paternity of V. E. Y. C.

On July 10, 2013 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Jul 10, 2013

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Sep 17, 2022

In Re the Paternity of B. M.

On July 10, 2013 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Jul 10, 2013

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Sep 17, 2022

In Re the Paternity of R. W. B.

On July 10, 2013 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Jul 10, 2013

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Closed

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Paternity

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Sep 17, 2022

Dept. of Workforce Development vs. DAWSON K MCANDREW

On June 20, 2013 an unemployment compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Lister, Thomas E presiding.

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Jun 20, 2013

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Unemployment Compensation

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

About

Thomas E. Lister
Current Appointment Jackson County Circuit Court	Jackson County Circuit Court
Education Bachelor's degree, DePauw University J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School	Bachelor's degree, DePauw University J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WI - Jackson County Circuit Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Jackson County, Wisconsin
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Judge	Jackson County Circuit Court	Jackson County, Wisconsin

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